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From planning to decision-making to quality and innovation to building a network, here are some useful strategies for building and sustaining a profitable brewery in the ever-changing craft-beer industry. https://lnkd.in/gFuMP5_h

When it comes to brewery incubators, the benefits to upstart breweries are straightforward. But what are the motivations of the breweries doing the incubating? For the Brewing Industry Guide, I talked to brands on both sides of the equation to learn what makes brewery incubators and accelerators work—or not. In addition to formal incubators like Pilot Project Brewing and communal brewing spaces like Rocky Mount Mills or District Brew Yards, small breweries are finding their own creative ways to offer incubator-like models without the extensive infrastructure:

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#MOSCA Australia Enters the Brewing Industry The recent collaboration between #MOSCA Australia and Foodmach has resulted in a significant milestone at Cascade Brewery in Tasmania. This project marks a first in the Australian brewing industry. The specific machine used for this project is the #SoniXs MS-6 H. #MOSCA Australia, in partnership with Foodmach, successfully installed a turnkey solution for strapping filled beer kegs. This venture signifies #MOSCA Australia's inaugural entry into the brewing industry. #MOSCA supplied the strapping machine, while Foodmach provided the conveyor, guarding, and automation components. Traditionally, filled beer kegs are horizontally strapped to each other and not to a pallet due to the unstable nature of a full keg. However, in this case, three different-sized kegs are securely strapped together with a single horizontal strap. Furthermore, discussions are underway to address the Occupational Health and Safety (O.H&S) concerns posed by strapping empty kegs together at another Australian brewery. #mosca #australia #MAUS #brewery #movitec #strapping #wrapping #packagingsolutions #innovation

Advantages of container microbrewery: mobility, scalability, fast and cheap production, can be brewed in different locations at different times of the year, etc. So container breweries are popular, let’s learn about it.

The SIBA UK Brewery Tracker has revealed that the UK experienced a decrease in the number of breweries from January 2023 to January 2024, with a net closure rate of -13 over the twelve months. Despite a brief upturn in Q3, the industry saw a net closure rate of -2 in Q4, contributing to the overall decline. SIBA Chief Executive, Andy Slee, emphasised the need for government support to address challenges faced by independent breweries, citing issues like rising production costs and the cost-of-living crisis. The closures not only limit beer choices but also impact local economies, with eight out of ten consumers recognising the positive community impact of independent breweries. As an asset finance broker passionate about supporting small businesses, I find it concerning to see the decline in the UK brewery industry over the past 12 months, reflecting the challenges faced by independent brewers. While it's encouraging to see pockets of growth in certain regions, it's crucial to address the broader issues impacting the industry's sustainability. I am keen to hear your thoughts about it, do you have any ideas on what we can do to better support the industry?

"American breweries are currently at about half their capacity. That’s not good! But it’s actually worse that in looks because growth has been dead flat for three years. Were the industry growing, it would need headspace, so to speak, for future expansion. Here’s Bart: “When you’re growing rapidly, excess capacity is a good thing so you can keep up with that growth. Athletic has a lot of excess capacity right now with the purchase of that former Ballast Point facility, but no one thinks that’s an issue. So the ratio in the mid-2010s was different because brewers were rapidly growing into it. As I pointed out in 2015, the 2012 and 2014 ratios look the same, but 2014 production was actually bigger than 2012 total capacity. “So you need to understand the capacity number in the context of its time. If we were growing 18% again right now, even 51% might not be that bad (at 18% you’d use up all that excess capacity in 4 years), but at static or negative growth, it’s a lot worse, because it represents investments that aren’t being utilized.” I don’t have a lot more to add to this, except to say that if you want to open a brewery in the next few years, you might consider starting a contract brewery or alternating proprietorship. Not only would it save you a ton of money at the outset, but you might be doing another brewery a favor in helping them fill up those tanks." https://lnkd.in/eyaEsTDA

Portman Industry News 📰 Nothing, a tech brand with a cult following, went one step further and added their very own beer to their growing list of products. Interesting diversification. Best known as the creator of the Nothing Phone and Nothing Ear (wireless earbuds), the company officially released their Nothing Beer in October. Originally introduced as an April fools joke, the limited edition drink has now sold out online and at Nothing’s flagship store in Soho, London. Ryan Latham, Nothing’s Global Director Brand & Creative stated: "We're always looking for ways to do things differently…We're a brand that brings people together so making a beer felt like a natural progression for us.” Read the full Forbes article from October: https://zurl.co/9wJ4 Want to start your own brewery, invest in, or upgrade an existing one? Portman offers specific Brewery Finance. Learn more here: https://zurl.co/5Yv0 Or submit an enquiry: https://zurl.co/0ljc Discover how Portman’s equipment finance has allowed breweries to keep up with a growing, competitive industry: https://zurl.co/opPT #Business #CraftBrewery #Leasing #CraftBrewer #Portman

🍺 We're going to CBC in Las Vegas to show US breweries how they can reduce their environmental footprint. Our co-founder, George Wade, and our in-house brewing expert, Chris Lewington, are going on a mission to get every American Craft Brewery to measure, reduce, and report its carbon footprint. 🚜 Excited to be talking all things decarbonisation with partners like Yakima Chief Hops, Charles Faram & Co Ltd and Muntons Plc. ⚙️ We'll also be showing breweries how integrations with Breww and BrewMan by Premier Systems make it easier than ever to calculate and track supply chain emissions accurately. Who should we say hello to? -- 🤔 What's the emissions of this event? 🛫 Economy class flights return for both employees - 2.36tCO2e. (side note, business class flights would account for 300% more emissions at 6.86tCO2e) 🏨 Hotel for 5 nights - 0.16tCO2e. That's the impact of about 7,000 pints of beer - we've got much work to do to make sure we come away from the event with a long-term positive impact.